Alternavans–Cheapest
By Rick Newman
Posted 3/9/07
Alternavans–Cheapest
A three-row family hauler for less than $17,000? Well, yes—but just one, the Kia Rondo. There are several minivan alternatives in the mid-$20s, however, including the highly rated Toyota RAV4 and the luxurious Buick Rendezvous. Here are the cheapest three-row vehicles that aren't minivans:
| Model | 3rd-Row Seating | Base price with 3rd Row | MPG (city) | 3rd-row Headroom (inches) | 3rd-row Hiproom (inches) | 3rd-row Legroom (inches) | Cargo space w/3rd Row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Rondo | Optional | $16,895 | 21 | 35.1 | 40.3 | 31.3 | 6.5 |
| Toyota RAV4 | Optional | $21,900 | 24 | 37.2 | 43.3 | 30 | 12.3 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | Standard | $23,650 | 20 | 35.4 | 39.1 | 27.7 | 14.9 |
| Suzuki XL-7 | Standard | $24,249 | 18 | 38.8 | 38.2 | 30.9 | N/A |
| Nissan Pathfinder | Standard | $25,600 | 20 | 36.7 | 44 | 28.1 | 16.5 |
| Buick Rendezvous | Optional | $25,715 | 19 | 37.5 | 48.3 | 34.6 | 18.1 |
| Toyota Highlander | Standard | $25,730 | 22 | 32.3 | 39.8 | 30.2 | 10.5 |
| Ford Freestyle | Standard | $25,920 | 20 | 38.6 | 45.9 | 33.3 | 15.8 |
| Ford Explorer | Optional | $26,175 | 15 | 37.4 | 45.3 | 34.9 | 13.6 |
| Dodge Durango | Optional | $26,950 | 16 | 39.2 | 48 | 34.5 | 20.1 |
Basic data from Intellichoice
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